Monthly Archives: July 2008
Quotables
I just read an article in Gourmet that touched upon the legacy of Duncan Hines, and it spreads beyond super moist yellow cake in a box. I didn’t know he was a food and travel connoisseur who published a … Continue reading
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BLT Market- Eating Like a Rich Kid from the Country
I love the obvious absurdity of a laid-back “market” restaurant on the ground floor of the Ritz-Carlton on Central Park. A dear friend, in from London and staying at the Ritz, took me (and now well-known blog characters Lucy … Continue reading
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The Rebirth of Thor (The Restaurant)
Then my friend Nicole suggested dinner at Thor. Her friend had become the head chef there and completely overhauled the menu. It was really good now, she promised. I trust Nicole implicitly when it comes to food, as she and … Continue reading
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The Ice Cream Truck Goes Artisanal. Only in New York, kids, only in New York.
Walking through Soho today I spotted the Van Leeuwen ice cream truck parked at the corner of Greene and Prince streets. Painted pale yellow, the truck sported an elegantly worded menu of treats and a very attractive ice cream … Continue reading
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Salt Chocolate Goodness
I work at a magazine, and every July comes the onslaught of holiday gift guide pitches (we work 3-4 months ahead). The office is flooded with press releases and samples and, surprisingly considering we’re a fashion magazine, food. … Continue reading
Attempted Healthy Eating: Bonobo’s
I had a deep need to eat healthy at lunch today, no doubt fueled by the gross intake of candy and peppermint bark that had occurred only moments before at an appointment (a holiday preview). Bonobo’s Vegetarian, on … Continue reading
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Miami Vices
I deserve a huge self-inflicted wrist slap for not posting in over a week. Fair enough. In my defense, work required that I travel to Miami for a tradeshow this past weekend. Not just any tradeshow, but a swim … Continue reading
Sun, Breeze, Brunch
On Saturday I met my lovely friend Dana for brunch at Morandi in the West Village. I had read about Morandi’s breakfast and seeing as I had imbibed far too much wine the night before at Aroma, an Italian-style … Continue reading
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